Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)

SB 364, known as "Jamari's Law," increases penalties for manslaughter caused by grossly negligent driving or vessel operation in Maryland. It raises the maximum prison sentence for a first-time offense from 10 to 20 years and for repeat offenders (those with prior convictions for similar offenses) from 15 to 30 years. The bill also expands prior conviction eligibility to include comparable crimes committed in other states or federal courts. This law directly affects individuals convicted of manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under Maryland law, with no changes to the offense definition or charging requirements.